Add 49/10 and 56/36
1st number: 4 9/10, 2nd number: 1 20/36
49/10 + 56/36 is 581/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
49/10 = 49 × 18/10 × 18 = 882/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
56/36 = 56 × 5/36 × 5 = 280/180 - Add the two like fractions:
882/180 + 280/180 = 882 + 280/180 = 1162/180 - 1162/180 simplified gives 581/90
- So, 49/10 + 56/36 = 581/90
In mixed form: 641/90
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